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title: Sunset Whale Watch in Waikiki, Whales Guaranteed or Free Return
lang: en
type: tour
city: Oahu
country: United States
price: 49
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.76
reviews: 119
duration_minutes: 90
duration_max_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 8 of 19 (Whale & Dolphin Watching)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/oahu/tours/sunset-whale-watch-in-waikiki-whales-guaranteed-or-free-return/
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# Sunset Whale Watch in Waikiki, Whales Guaranteed or Free Return

In our comparison: #8 of 19 in Whale & Dolphin Watching, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Free return trip if no whales are sighted! 

Our beautiful double decker tour boat is the best platform for viewing whales! Experience Humpback Whales in their natural habitat during their winter migration to our Hawaiian Waters. Enjoy beautiful views of Diamond Head, Waikiki and the Honolulu Skyline while on this excursion. A free return trip is offered when whales are not sighted, subject to availability.

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €49 per person for the 2-Hour Whale Watch (No Sunset) option; other options up to €53
- Duration: 1h 30m–2h
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 119 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Living Ocean Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:00, 14:00, 14:30, 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.76 from 119 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 111 of 119.

- 5 stars: 103 (87%)
- 4 stars: 8 (7%)
- 3 stars: 5 (4%)
- 2 stars: 2 (2%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour Whale Watch (No Sunset) | €49 / person | English | Duration: 2 hours |
| Sunset Whale Watch in Waikiki | €53 / person | English | - |

## What's included

- Soda/Pop
- Restroom on board

## Itinerary

1. **Diamond Head Crater** (pass by, no stop) - View Diamond Head while Whale Watching by Boat

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 14:00, 14:30, 17:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Please meet us at our boat "Coral Kai" located in Kewalo Basin Boat Harbor, Slip B-1. Complete your online waiver prior to arrival and arrive at the boat 30 minutes early as the boat departs at your scheduled time. Parking is limited so we suggest arriving extra early to find a spot or take a taxi.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Whale & Dolphin Watching

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 19** | €49 | 1h 30m–2h | 4.76 (119) | shared |
| [Wild Dolphin Watching and Snorkel Safari Off West Coast of Oahu](/usa/oahu/tours/wild-dolphin-watching-and-snorkel-safari-off-west-coast-of-oahu/?format=md) | €176 | 3h | 4.9 (877) | shared |
| [Swim With Dolphins & Turtles in West Oahu (Semi-Private Tours)](/usa/oahu/tours/swim-with-dolphins-turtles-in-west-oahu-semi-private-tours/?format=md) | €181 | 3h | 4.92 (243) | shared |
| [Oahu: Swim with Dolphins on the West Coast](/usa/oahu/tours/oahu-swim-with-dolphins-on-the-west-coast/?format=md) | €170 | 4h | 4.83 (1207) | shared |

Ranked #8 of 19 in Whale & Dolphin Watching by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €222, median €151; typical length 3h. 0 of 19 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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